@@ronnieortiz6803 My Nana has a 1993 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6. It has 153,000 miles on it. Its been sitting because it blew a head gasket. Surprisingly enough it never had transmission problems.
I still remember the thanksgiving my uncle and his wife showed up in one of these that morning at the big family gathering. Everyone got a kick out of the rear wipers. I remember it had the alloys and leather. V6 that made it nice and peppy. They had a one yr old lil girl at the time who I watched get married last month. Hard to find retro review. Thx motor week!
The suv trend prevents any rational entry like this in North America right now . They want to sell you anything that looks like a truck ... last gen rav4 is a good example of this trend with his new Tundra front end instead of car like look of the previous gen .
These were the best made generation of Carmys ever! My uncle bought his new and still has it 26 years later with 300k miles. He babies it so it still looks and drives like its new!
My dad had an 87 Camry wagon that he managed to take to the moon and back and then some (500k+ miles). It had barely enough power to make it up long but gentle inclines while barely avoiding overheating, but it managed to keep chugging along nonetheless. My childhood was essentially defined by this car. Thanks for the memories 💙
@@captainamericaamerica8090 Who the fuck cares. Fords also have the worst engine EcoBoost or should i say ecoblown motor. Your ford expedition will not last that long.
@@earthsperfectphotos9765 It seems like the only wagons that are sellable now are given a Subaru Outback-like treatment (e.g., VW Alltrek, Audi Allroad, Volvo Cross Country, Buick Regal TourX, etc.). I'd settle for that if Toyota and Honda would bring back Camry and Accord wagons. But there is more money to be made with SUV's, that's why they won't bother pushing the market in that direction.
Those things are extremely rare to see on the roads today. It seems that Toyota made a limited number of them because I see more of the sedans from that year on the road than the station wagon Camry
I guess its just where you live. If its in the rust belt then theres probably not a lot left. But usually dryer places is where i see these wagons the most. Where i live in San Diego CA. Ive seen quite a few of these in good condition. Although yes they are still low key rare.
I was thinking the same thing, wagons and coupes are rare, and not many have survived. There are still many thousands of sedans of this vintage still on the road today though
If toyota still made these, id buy one next week. Seating for 7, a great radio, seat adjustment thats not just limited to up and down, the most reliable engine ever made, and dual rear windshield wipers? You cant beat it for the price. Wow.
I have a 95 Camry Wagon as my current daily. It’s held up extremely well with zero leaks. It currently has 195k on it, with over 40k being put on it in just 9 months. It’s been extremely reliable even today. I treated it to new gas shocks for the front and rear hatches, new front door speakers, all new engine mounts, a new single din with Bluetooth because it’s almost a necessity these days, and mk3 Supra wheels that I got for $100 with brand new tires on them. The car is absolutely amazing for moving things. I can’t say enough good about the car. And at 70, with NGK plugs, wires, and igniter, I get 32mpg. I’ve gotten almost 550 miles to a tank. I simply can’t say enough good about the car. It’s treated me extremely well.
Had a 95 V6 LE bought new. Car never left us stranded. Only things broke when it was sold in 2007 with 254K miles was a leaking steering rack and the a/c system would not hold freon anymore. Great car that always felt solid.
AA AA I’m wondering if it will be possible to swap in the 5 speed manual from the 3.0 V6. I had a few of those rare 3.0 V6 Manual Camrys. Very quick. It’ll make this spacious car fun to drive.
There is a white one in North Philadelphia that is in pristine condition. It even has white rims I’m pretty sure it’s a V6 wagon. It’s always in the same spot and never moves but someone definitely takes care of it.
I miss the Camry wagon I had a family member who had one of these and I loved riding in it and they had it for years until they got rid of it like 5 years ago
I had one of the last Camry wagon's of this generation as a company car at the Toyota dealer I worked at (in Melbourne, Australia), I absolutely loved it. Was sad when it got sold.
@Frank. T Yes, sold up to 2004, and now making a comeback due to Toyota discontinuing the smaller Avensis. Sold nowhere near the numbers they did in the US, though.
I still see these Camry wagons on the roads every now and then quite frequently and they seem to last forever. I’m sure each of them has a few hundred thousand miles on the original engines and transmissions. My Toyota Sienna hit 290K miles and still drives flawlessly without having to rebuild anything. Yes, besides the engine and transmission, the suspension, electric windows, fuel pump, brake calipers, iced cold AC, paint job are still original. Engine oil is clear after 6000 miles amazing. My Honda, BMW, Infiniti, Mercury, Mazda and Nissan are not in the same league.
I've had a 92' corolla tranny die on me 5 months into owning and My 88' Supra is like a baby that needs everything taken care of. My 94 Camry doesn't care much, but I've still had to do a lot of work to her as well. Yes I do adore Toyota. That 88' Supra is the coolest car I could dream of.
In my opinion, the 3rd gen Camry (all versions) is the pinnacle of economy cars. Enough, but not to complex features, impeccable build quality, and LEGENDARY durability, in my opinion, nothing comes close.
This was a product of the peak of Toyota. Nothing about it was remarkable, but it just did its job quietly and reliably every day for literally decades. I wish we could go back to this.
It's so surreal seeing this new, it's been years since I've seen a nice one!! That being said, you still see lots of this generation Camry on the roads here in Australia, although they're mostly cosmetically a bit beaten.
I have a gold LE sedan just like this one. 73K miles, I've cleaned her up al much as possible 100%, but the clear coat is still coming off BAD, so it look like a dump, really too bad.
Kids, this is what some cars looked like BEFORE crossovers. I sold a couple of these back then, and that rear tailgate rattled terrible, even on brand new ones.
Mine is sadly sitting in the rear cargo area. I need to spend some time with some Zeus fastners and get it locked in good. Previous owner just put self tappers in it 😭
I drive a 95 Camry LE V6 wagon with 246k miles. Still runs great. No surprises in the repair department, except a radiator that suddenly failed three years ago. Otherwise, I’ve just had parts replaced as they wear out. Cosmetically it’s not great, with the clear coat having worn off on one side, but It hasn’t been in a garage since I bought it it 2001 (I don’t have one). It’s been great for hauling my keyboard rig to gigs. Just had the struts and valve cover gasket replaced, and plan on driving it a little longer. I don’t care about the lack of style; it’s reliable and practical.
Off to Grandmother's house we go, what a classic Charlie Brown Thanksgiving line. I wish it was an American station Wagon like the Crown Vic, Taurus, Caprice, even the forgotten Celebrity/ 6000 Station wagon.
So, I needed a new car back in 1999 since my late dad's 1983 K-Car wagon(!) he gave me finally was sold to a high school kid. I bought a 3 year old 1996 Camry Wagon that came out of the south with the 4 cylinder 2.2L engine with just 42,000 miles on it . White, beige interior, black roof rack, gorgeous and with the gold badges all around. Even found two extra CAMRY gold badges and stuck them mid line on the front doors near the hinges. Looks original And yes, they are GOLD PLATED! $32 on Ebay. I have been driving it ever since and still own it down here in Florida. Has never seen snow, salt, etc. and is solid as a rock. In the same condition as this video! The interior is "eat off the floor" clean, the rear hatch and engine hood hydraulic lifts were all replaced new (a very cheap fix), everything works as new (yes, even that pesky power antenna motor that I replaced only ONCE in 25 years. All power windows work perfectly (replace just ONE a few years back) and she sports a new windshield. She also has two sets of original Toyota wheel covers, not those cheap ones you can get at your auto parts store. Finally, I have her running on my favorite tire of all time...TIGER PAW AWP II WHITE WALLS! i put a little "beefier" tine on her as well Great handling and essentially a Michelin tire since they now bought our Uniroyal a few years back. I did spring for a new Kenwood BlueTooth radio head just to keep up with the times, ya know! Then....IT happened after 258,000 miles (my goal when I bought it was to rack up enough miles to get me to the moon...about 243,000 miles). Just changed the oil and was coming back home when it started to rock and roll. Got it home only to have to tow it to a great Toyota repair shop I found near me. Failed the engine block test. Bummer. Opened the top of the engine to do the repairs and was told by the mechanic because of excessive wear he found in spite of the care it has received over the past 25 years, that it was better to find a new engine or a rebuilt one. Scoured the entire US and found nothing out there since so many Camrys had a ton of miles on them and were not good candidates for a rebuild. Found some high mileage used engines that had more miles than mine. My mechanic suggested I try to find a good "grandma's car with anything less than 100,000 miles on it. OK....back to FB Marketplace, Craigslist, etc. And then, I hit pay dirt. A guy in Miami (I am from the Tampa/Clearwater area) was selling his 95 year old dad's 1996 Camry COUPE (complete with sunroof) with only 67,000 miles on it. Since it was the only option at the time, we bought the entire car, drove down to Miami with a flat bed U Haul behind our Sequoia(!) and got it home. The car was a MESS having sat unused for a long time, quite dirty in the engine bay, and according to the shop, some kind of black OOZE was found in the transmission pan. But the engine sounded fine (seller said he has all the service records from his dad who only drove it within a 5 miles radius from his home)...but hell, only 67,000, certified one owner miles. Got it to the shop, they dropped my engine and the one from the donor car and took the best elements of my car with the best stuff they could pull off the donor car and did a full gasket re-seal on the donor car after a full pressure wash. Looks like new! My mechanic is a Toyota specialist and dialed in the engine far better than original. Even sounded like a turbine engine with that proper "whine". We were able to pull about $4,000 worth of parts from the donor car so we were already ahead of the game. The whole process took about 5 weeks to complete, but I had my car back, perhaps better than ever. So, off on the road I went to check MPG and overall performance. Two, 100 mile mostly highway trips showed the car now getting about 32 MPG when my original engine could only must about 20 in the city and maybe 21 highway. Also had the auto transmission service done (full flush, screen cleaned, etc.) and all new fluid with a special additive to keep the seals like new and reduce wear (the original trans was rebuilt at about 211,000 miles). Car shifts quickly with ZERO slippage. And the pedal to the metal power has increased significantly. After about 1,000 miles, I drained the oil after using Auto-RX (great stuff) to clean any minor sludge issues (there were none, according to my mechanic), and then filled with the following "cocktail": 3 quarts of Mobil 1 High Mileage Full Synthetic oil, 1 quart of Marvel Mystery Oil and one pint of BestLine Nano Diamond Technology Oil additive (more great stuff...USE it!). This is what will go in the car from this point on (I only drive this car about 7,000 miles a year now so she will get two oil changes each year to keep her running clean! I also use ONLY either WIX (NAPA GOLD is WIX), K & N or Mobil 1 Oil filters (NEVER FRAM). I use the car with all the rear seats in the down position so it functions like a small cargo or mini van. TONS of space back there. And as a side issues, the stereo system sounds like a concert hall since all the sound absorbing seats are now out of the way. A bit of serendipity. Next goal is to get it to 500,000 miles. Total cost of the repairs, $6,000.00 and that includes the purchase of the car ($2300). Try to buy a decent car for THAT little. And I should tell you not a week goes buy when someone will ask to buy my Camry. Either at parking lots, on the road, or one guy who drove right into my driveway as I was detailing the car. I kid you not. So, fellow GEEKSTERS, take heart. You now own something that others always wanted. Like getting to date that prom queen back in high school. They call that KARMA. Enjoy.
I bought one of these a year ago from my grandparents. At my high school it was quite well known, most people referred to it as the "White Herse." It's not fast, good looking, and it breaks down on a weekly basis but I wouldn't trade it for any other first car. It fits a ton of people, is comfortable, and doesn't suck down gas. I have had many people come up to me in parking lots or while I'm pumping gas and remark about how they haven't seen one of these in years. Overall, it's been an interstoing, but worthwhile experience.
...my previous 93’ Camry LE 4 cyl. sedan had over 650k miles, until I sold it to salvage yard for $150.00 due to various transmission issues. It was my reliable daily driver.
@@applepoop10 the V6 is definitely the more enjoyable car but the 4 cylinder is more reliable than the V6. But, The V6 does have the more reliable transmission. I've owned both versions and could say overall the 4 cylinder is the more reliable option. I could go on forever about these legendary Camrys!
My 2001 5 spd 4 banger wagon gets 29mpg highway miles... just under 8 litres per 100ks... now on 442,000 ks. Did the head gasket and timing belt myself in the last 6 months. Last weekend did 800ks on it, not a problem. This car is definitely worth keeping.
Good handling, huh? In high school, we were taking a curve on the freeway when my friend lost control of her ‘92 Camry wagon. The car ended up knocking over a freeway sign, rolling 5 times and landing in an embankment. Driver airbag never deployed and all the windows shattered. The good thing was all five of us walked away with just scratches/cuts. I kept the seatbelt that saved my life. So grateful no one was in the 3rd row jump seat because the whole trunk area ended up crushed.
I bought a 71K mile Camry LE (NON-WAGON!) last year in the same "gold" paint. Someone down the street I park has a wagon. I think they look awesome and I always figured they had more power. No complaints on my Sedan Camry though, cargo space is kind of crazy, and it is modern enough to be happy with at $3,750 for a car that will likely go forever.
The most Bulletproof Toyota's ever made are the Camry's from 1992 to 2001 and the corolla from 1993 to 2002. i see them everywhere and they can last FOREVER!!!
I have a 1988 Subaru with 160k original miles with original 1.8 liter and 3 speed auto lol.and still runs like a clock.older Honda's Toyota s and Subaru last even more compare to today's modern cars.
I really appreciated when auto manufacturers were bold enough to make wagons for space instead of style. Modern wagons look great, but they do it with such swoopy hatches, you lose tons of practicality. I'm not so tied to aesthetics that I'm turned off by a box; if anything, I really like the idea of having a practical box that's also fun to drive, and performs better than it looks.
I used to see these wagons all the time wen was little, used to love them guess because was a die hard Camry lover around that time think for a wagon looks stylish which was ahead of its game do believe the Canry Wagon looked better than Accord Wagon which never liked the Accord Wagon for some reason strange because liked the boxy-style sedan but mid-cycle 92-93 models which had nicer rear end, but these wagons were the best ever think exterior on wagon looks could be on a newer car just little more upgraded.
I own a 95 Camry wagon. And even now, with 267,000 miles. Still runs and drives great. Still getting average gas mileage even with all of its issues and quirks. It is nearing 30 years old afterall.
My car is 1995 Toyota Camry Wagon LE with V6 3 litr engine... car is still on the road with it's 2th driver(I AM 2nd owner 2005) now 148600 miles no any problems!!!
Would take a Toyota Camry wagon if they made one based of the current generation, over the too tall Highlander crossover. Now this is a fun to drive passenger car.
MotorWeek. Such an asset right in my own backyard, but as an over scheduled teen, missed when it first aired. So thankful to watch all of these now in 2020.
just bought one of these with 213k with a 166k timing belt change, today. i think this wagon in white (no clear coat issues) is going to truly outlast me. I bought it after an initial startup and light check and it got me from the valley floor to Sierras without any issues with the v4 engine. Despite having 213k miles on the clock and a belt changed clearly labeled at 166k post drive check had me clear a windshield washer nozzle with a needle.. i could NOT find not anything wrong with it. I'll admit I was surprised after owning problematic vehicles over my short 22 year stint of driving that I walked into the house without even thinking about it. I went outside to see if i had the cargo hiding sleeve (it does not, oh well) and the usual bent off, antenna to get a part number. I haven't had to think about it, despite how happy I was and how cheap, all of the parts are so I can carry spares.. yes, that cheap. I was able to easily drive it up to 2600+ feet from where I first purchased it without feeling the need or desire to engage the ECT (Overdrive mode). I think the only thing to improve the ride of this vehicle as a daily driver is better struts and lighter wheels for MPG reasons, alone. I will break before this thing does.. and for $1500 at an auto auction at 2023 prices in California, I could NOT have found a better vehicle and yeah, I have bought a Hayne's/Chilton's manual for each vehicle I drove and did all repairs myself on everything else I've owned.. and even then, I found a NICE condition Hayne's manual for $2.70 on Amazon (3.99 shipping.. whatever)... so everything about this car is truly, cheap.
ShadowDark Pro This Camry has a standard double din radio opening. You can install a modern navigation touchscreen with apple CarPlay and rear camera very easily in to this car. I’ve done it. I install car stereos.
early 90s Toyotas and Hondas were the best built vehicles in my opinion....german cars were nice and heavy but these Japanese gems were light and strong
These Mid 90’s Toyota Camrys were some of the most solid cars EVER made. But the one MUST HAVE option was the V6 engine. It was a hefty upcharge for that power plant but the vehicle literally became 2x better.
I got the original window sticker to my 1996 V6 LE Camry and my 1998 V6 XLE Camry and my 1997 4 cylinder LE Camry. Anyway, it was a $2,000 option to go to the V6. Most expensive option you could get.
The last time I saw a Toyota Camery Wagon was two years ago in the summer time and it was in mint condition but it only had one wiper in the middle of the the back window, the owner took really good care of it.
I have a 97 Honda Accord ex wagon and a Toyota Camry wagon Le 1993 with a sunroof and v6 with 187xxx running strong real clean On the out side no rust at all
My friends mom had the exact same car when I was a kid, we used to sit in the back and stare at the people in the cars behind us. Those rear seats were probably dangerous but they sure were fun.
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Imagine, there is still a good chance this car is still on the road somewhere with it's 10th driver.
I've got a friend with one that's got 300000 miles clocked on it. Still drives it even if it's on its last legs
Facts. You are more likely to see this Camry driving on the road today than seeing a Taurus.
Saw one at the mall yesterday
@@ronnieortiz6803 My Nana has a 1993 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6. It has 153,000 miles on it. Its been sitting because it blew a head gasket. Surprisingly enough it never had transmission problems.
My coworker has one with over 350’000 miles!
I still remember the thanksgiving my uncle and his wife showed up in one of these that morning at the big family gathering. Everyone got a kick out of the rear wipers. I remember it had the alloys and leather. V6 that made it nice and peppy. They had a one yr old lil girl at the time who I watched get married last month. Hard to find retro review. Thx motor week!
Awesome!
@King Zak 🤣
@King Zak savage
The rear wipers are quirky, but if they go bad that means more wipers to purchase!
I saw one of these a few years ago just driving around and I saw the two rear wipers and I was jealous.
If Toyota has this as a new old stock, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one.
Same here!
The suv trend prevents any rational entry like this in North America right now . They want to sell you anything that looks like a truck ... last gen rav4 is a good example of this trend with his new Tundra front end instead of car like look of the previous gen .
Fact
Early 90’s Camrys’ are arguably one of the best cars toyota ever made.
Matt Mayo early 90s every car Toyota made was good. This Camry was their crowning achievement. 500,000 mile car.
Early 90s? More like everything up until about 2000
@@MrCarGuy My 1997 Camry that I purchased new and still drive daily
falls in that best cars category.
I loved the 92 Camry's around that time still see one rolling everu full moon show right there that Toyota did something right on this model year.
777jones then they said we made that a little too go, we need to back off the quality a little.
2 rear windshield wipers? Nice.
It reminds me of the FJ Cruiser's three front windshield wipers.
damn right!
@DSTY that was my thought too. Leave it to Toyota.
@cameron sick last name
I still remember seeing those 2 rear wipers as a kid growing up.
These were the best made generation of Carmys ever! My uncle bought his new and still has it 26 years later with 300k miles. He babies it so it still looks and drives like its new!
Only 300K? My 2002 Camry sedan has over 237k on it.
@@DTD110865 you do lots of driving, apparently.
@@DTD110865 LOL, well that means I have a lot of catching up since my 1999 Accord V6 has only 124,000 miles on it.
@@josephbell2160 Well, mine has a lot more, and it's only a 4cyliner version.
@@travelseatsyellowlab True, although it had quite a few miles when I got it.
What a rare and special treat it is to see the Camry wagon....
Comments like these is how you know we are true car fans. These are more interesting than say, a Ferrari.
@@HeartTribe thanks man I agree with your comment 100%
I see more 1992 to 1996 Camry's on the road than even 1990 to 1997 Accord on the road. These cars go on for ever.
The 1990 to 1997 Accord got riced out and ran into the ground by teenagers
Toyota’s are meant to go the distance. This Camry Wagon being no exception.
90s Camry is the most soulless car in the world I would rather drive an accord than any of these see thru objects on wheels..
@@rikidiki8940 If you drive in a 90's car, you probably don't have the means to afford it breaking down, the Camry does its job fine.
1990s Accords and other Hondas are pretty riced out so it's 50/50 possibility to get one ricer-free
As a NJ resident, I love how this car has the old blue NJ license plate.
Cameron Adams my neighbor has a camry with old blue nj plates as well lol
My dad had an 87 Camry wagon that he managed to take to the moon and back and then some (500k+ miles). It had barely enough power to make it up long but gentle inclines while barely avoiding overheating, but it managed to keep chugging along nonetheless. My childhood was essentially defined by this car. Thanks for the memories 💙
This car has more passenger-cargo space than many SUVs
BUT NOT MORE THAN OUR KING OF THE ROAD = FORD EXCURSION 🐯🐯🐯🔱🔱🔱
Much better built than new SUV also. This car was built like a Mercedes.
@@777jones our added bumper on excursion weighs 500 pounds
@@captainamericaamerica8090 Who the fuck cares. Fords also have the worst engine EcoBoost or should i say ecoblown motor. Your ford expedition will not last that long.
@@Aaron-hy2ti big oof
I just collapsed at the dual rear wipers oh my god amazing
I know I got sooo excited at the part when he said it got 7 seats, I even farted!
Ethan King I jizzed my pants when he mentioned “soft touch knobs”
@Not Me Whoah man! That's hardcore!
Wish we had more wagon options today, in general.
I'm happy that Audi is bringing the Avant to the US.
Replaced by crossover's.
@@JDsHouseofHobbies Too expensive.
Not American "options".
There is a Corolla Wagon in Europe but of course it’s not available here.
Oh geez. I recently traded in my 93' Camry Wagon. 250K miles, white, her name was Sophie. She served me well and I miss her.
Design-wise, I feel Toyota designed their wagon as an after thought. Still a reliable ride.
I actually liked this version of the Camry wagons.
Now days everybody wants a box on wheels.... we are in the days of the Almighty SUV lol
I can't wait for that fad to be over
@@ohguy1991 Well it's been going on for about 25 years now. I'd say it's not ending any time soon.
I wish they made a wagon like this again with all the modern technology... i hate the " new" wagons styles. And suvs are sooo boring 😂😂
@@earthsperfectphotos9765 It seems like the only wagons that are sellable now are given a Subaru Outback-like treatment (e.g., VW Alltrek, Audi Allroad, Volvo Cross Country, Buick Regal TourX, etc.). I'd settle for that if Toyota and Honda would bring back Camry and Accord wagons. But there is more money to be made with SUV's, that's why they won't bother pushing the market in that direction.
Maestro_T they do have the Corolla wagon and its really nice but smaller.
Those things are extremely rare to see on the roads today.
It seems that Toyota made a limited number of them because I see more of the sedans from that year on the road than the station wagon Camry
The coupe version is still the rarest though.
I guess its just where you live. If its in the rust belt then theres probably not a lot left. But usually dryer places is where i see these wagons the most. Where i live in San Diego CA. Ive seen quite a few of these in good condition. Although yes they are still low key rare.
@Thystaff Thywill Coupes are very rare as well.
But the station wagon has dual rear WIPERS!!!!!
I was thinking the same thing, wagons and coupes are rare, and not many have survived. There are still many thousands of sedans of this vintage still on the road today though
tom11zz884 I had a used ‘93 Camry that my parents bought for me in 1998 - the first, and one of the best, car I ever owned!
If toyota still made these, id buy one next week. Seating for 7, a great radio, seat adjustment thats not just limited to up and down, the most reliable engine ever made, and dual rear windshield wipers? You cant beat it for the price. Wow.
I have a 95 Camry Wagon as my current daily. It’s held up extremely well with zero leaks. It currently has 195k on it, with over 40k being put on it in just 9 months. It’s been extremely reliable even today. I treated it to new gas shocks for the front and rear hatches, new front door speakers, all new engine mounts, a new single din with Bluetooth because it’s almost a necessity these days, and mk3 Supra wheels that I got for $100 with brand new tires on them. The car is absolutely amazing for moving things. I can’t say enough good about the car. And at 70, with NGK plugs, wires, and igniter, I get 32mpg. I’ve gotten almost 550 miles to a tank. I simply can’t say enough good about the car. It’s treated me extremely well.
Add tokico shock,white line rear sway bar, trd front strut, weapon R intake plus trd super charger pricey though
Sadly, they don’t make a supercharger for the 5S-FE.
Had a 95 V6 LE bought new. Car never left us stranded. Only things broke when it was sold in 2007 with 254K miles was a leaking steering rack and the a/c system would not hold freon anymore. Great car that always felt solid.
I still love in this era how anything that wasn't a rectangle was considered 'sculpted' and 'rounded'.
Wish the current Camry had a sports wagon version. Looks good enough to pull it off.
I’ll take my Camry wagon with a V6, 5 speed and TRD supercharger, please.
AA AA I’m wondering if it will be possible to swap in the 5 speed manual from the 3.0 V6. I had a few of those rare 3.0 V6 Manual Camrys. Very quick. It’ll make this spacious car fun to drive.
I want to swap to 3mz or 3.5 v6 for my 95 camry wagon
kh nns The 3MZ will be an easy direct swap. The new 3.5 will be almost impossible and too much engine for this old chassis.
Lmao you guys need some guidance in life if your dreams are to drive a river Camry
@@smokefast90606 shut up humpty dumpty! You just fell off the wall and broke your head cuz your tripping lol. This generation camry is beautiful.
Still see these come through my shop (sedans mostly).. But tons of miles and still running like a top.
Cali Dude Just the flex pipe needs to be fixed and the V6 sounds and runs electric smooth.
I miss wagons. Now everybody drives a box on wheels. Even the cops.
That's somewhat fords fault. Police hate the Taurus interceptor, they aren't as big inside as the Vics used to be. So the only option is SUV SUV SUV.
There is a white one in North Philadelphia that is in pristine condition. It even has white rims I’m pretty sure it’s a V6 wagon. It’s always in the same spot and never moves but someone definitely takes care of it.
There's a gold one in michigan in my neighborhood and its pristine I see it driving maybe once a week
Buy it.
Rumor says that very same station wagon still on the road with over 500k miles, minor rust, faded paint and the famous dent on the left rear bumper.
We had one of these. V6, with the seats in the back, 1995 or 96.
This video brought back some real memories.
I miss the Camry wagon I had a family member who had one of these and I loved riding in it and they had it for years until they got rid of it like 5 years ago
Just got a 92 wagon and i frigging love it dont care its weird from the back oh well im having fun with this one! 4cyl 139000 miles its a keeper,,,,,,
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I still have a 97 camry. Damn thing does not die.
I've always liked this car for its double rear wipers!
I had one of the last Camry wagon's of this generation as a company car at the Toyota dealer I worked at (in Melbourne, Australia), I absolutely loved it. Was sad when it got sold.
Aunt and uncle, mom and 6 kids in my aunt's 93 Camry wagon going from SC to Cedar point theme park in Sandusky Ohio in the Summer "93
Still see them occasionally here in Germany.
@Frank. T yes, were sold til 2005 and again since 2018
I also see them now and then in Denmark.
Plenty of them in Australia, factory produced them here
@Frank. T Yes, sold up to 2004, and now making a comeback due to Toyota discontinuing the smaller Avensis. Sold nowhere near the numbers they did in the US, though.
that 5sfe engine love it most reliable bullet proof engines toyota has ever made I have an 98 Camry with 358,000 miles got the car for free
Yes they are, my 2001 has that engine, doesn't miss a beat and runs like a well oiled machine.
That's awesome. Free car that will last forever? Can't beat that
@@jamessteven526 indeed
I still see these Camry wagons on the roads every now and then quite frequently and they seem to last forever. I’m sure each of them has a few hundred thousand miles on the original engines and transmissions.
My Toyota Sienna hit 290K miles and still drives flawlessly without having to rebuild anything. Yes, besides the engine and transmission, the suspension, electric windows, fuel pump, brake calipers, iced cold AC, paint job are still original. Engine oil is clear after 6000 miles amazing. My Honda, BMW, Infiniti, Mercury, Mazda and Nissan are not in the same league.
1992 Toyota Camry LE Wagon road test, Happy Thanksgiving from MotorWeek!
Love Toyota it’s the only car maker Never disappointing me
I've had a 92' corolla tranny die on me 5 months into owning and My 88' Supra is like a baby that needs everything taken care of.
My 94 Camry doesn't care much, but I've still had to do a lot of work to her as well. Yes I do adore Toyota. That 88' Supra is the coolest car I could dream of.
woah cool! perfect for a hearse or something, the rear double wipers remind me of the other cool 90’s JDM toyota wagons
Indestructible
Bro that rear seating is so cool! That could never be made today. That is why I love older vehicles they have these little quirks.
Mercs and Volvo had/have thoses. Even Tesla have it. Still cool though.
In my opinion, the 3rd gen Camry (all versions) is the pinnacle of economy cars. Enough, but not to complex features, impeccable build quality, and LEGENDARY durability, in my opinion, nothing comes close.
This was a product of the peak of Toyota. Nothing about it was remarkable, but it just did its job quietly and reliably every day for literally decades. I wish we could go back to this.
I had this generation of Camry, a V6 LE.
It's so surreal seeing this new, it's been years since I've seen a nice one!! That being said, you still see lots of this generation Camry on the roads here in Australia, although they're mostly cosmetically a bit beaten.
You used to make them in Australia.
I have a gold LE sedan just like this one. 73K miles, I've cleaned her up al much as possible 100%, but the clear coat is still coming off BAD, so it look like a dump, really too bad.
My parents had one of these when I was a kid. Black. Used to love sitting in the 3rd row.
I know it‘s a simple design but i think it‘s beautiful
Kids, this is what some cars looked like BEFORE crossovers.
I sold a couple of these back then, and that rear tailgate rattled terrible, even on brand new ones.
It did?
Mine is sadly sitting in the rear cargo area. I need to spend some time with some Zeus fastners and get it locked in good. Previous owner just put self tappers in it 😭
I wish they still offered a Camry wagon, I would totally buy one
Venza
Two rear winshield wipers, duuuuuude... 😩👌
I wanted one of these growing up only because of two wipers on the back window.
I drive a 95 Camry LE V6 wagon with 246k miles. Still runs great. No surprises in the repair department, except a radiator that suddenly failed three years ago. Otherwise, I’ve just had parts replaced as they wear out.
Cosmetically it’s not great, with the clear coat having worn off on one side, but It hasn’t been in a garage since I bought it it 2001 (I don’t have one). It’s been great for hauling my keyboard rig to gigs. Just had the struts and valve cover gasket replaced, and plan on driving it a little longer. I don’t care about the lack of style; it’s reliable and practical.
i own a 1995 camry le v6 wagon 192k miles and i am in love with my car the best car i have ever owned
Off to Grandmother's house we go, what a classic Charlie Brown Thanksgiving line. I wish it was an American station Wagon like the Crown Vic, Taurus, Caprice, even the forgotten Celebrity/ 6000 Station wagon.
So, I needed a new car back in 1999 since my late dad's 1983 K-Car wagon(!) he gave me finally was sold to a high school kid.
I bought a 3 year old 1996 Camry Wagon that came out of the south with the 4 cylinder 2.2L engine with just 42,000 miles on it . White, beige interior, black roof rack, gorgeous and with the gold badges all around. Even found two extra CAMRY gold badges and stuck them mid line on the front doors near the hinges. Looks original And yes, they are GOLD PLATED! $32 on Ebay. I have been driving it ever since and still own it down here in Florida. Has never seen snow, salt, etc. and is solid as a rock. In the same condition as this video! The interior is "eat off the floor" clean, the rear hatch and engine hood hydraulic lifts were all replaced new (a very cheap fix), everything works as new (yes, even that pesky power antenna motor that I replaced only ONCE in 25 years. All power windows work perfectly (replace just ONE a few years back) and she sports a new windshield. She also has two sets of original Toyota wheel covers, not those cheap ones you can get at your auto parts store. Finally, I have her running on my favorite tire of all time...TIGER PAW AWP II WHITE WALLS! i put a little "beefier" tine on her as well Great handling and essentially a Michelin tire since they now bought our Uniroyal a few years back. I did spring for a new Kenwood BlueTooth radio head just to keep up with the times, ya know!
Then....IT happened after 258,000 miles (my goal when I bought it was to rack up enough miles to get me to the moon...about 243,000 miles). Just changed the oil and was coming back home when it started to rock and roll. Got it home only to have to tow it to a great Toyota repair shop I found near me. Failed the engine block test. Bummer. Opened the top of the engine to do the repairs and was told by the mechanic because of excessive wear he found in spite of the care it has received over the past 25 years, that it was better to find a new engine or a rebuilt one. Scoured the entire US and found nothing out there since so many Camrys had a ton of miles on them and were not good candidates for a rebuild. Found some high mileage used engines that had more miles than mine. My mechanic suggested I try to find a good "grandma's car with anything less than 100,000 miles on it. OK....back to FB Marketplace, Craigslist, etc.
And then, I hit pay dirt. A guy in Miami (I am from the Tampa/Clearwater area) was selling his 95 year old dad's 1996 Camry COUPE (complete with sunroof) with only 67,000 miles on it. Since it was the only option at the time, we bought the entire car, drove down to Miami with a flat bed U Haul behind our Sequoia(!) and got it home. The car was a MESS having sat unused for a long time, quite dirty in the engine bay, and according to the shop, some kind of black OOZE was found in the transmission pan. But the engine sounded fine (seller said he has all the service records from his dad who only drove it within a 5 miles radius from his home)...but hell, only 67,000, certified one owner miles. Got it to the shop, they dropped my engine and the one from the donor car and took the best elements of my car with the best stuff they could pull off the donor car and did a full gasket re-seal on the donor car after a full pressure wash. Looks like new! My mechanic is a Toyota specialist and dialed in the engine far better than original. Even sounded like a turbine engine with that proper "whine". We were able to pull about $4,000 worth of parts from the donor car so we were already ahead of the game. The whole process took about 5 weeks to complete, but I had my car back, perhaps better than ever.
So, off on the road I went to check MPG and overall performance. Two, 100 mile mostly highway trips showed the car now getting about 32 MPG when my original engine could only must about 20 in the city and maybe 21 highway. Also had the auto transmission service done (full flush, screen cleaned, etc.) and all new fluid with a special additive to keep the seals like new and reduce wear (the original trans was rebuilt at about 211,000 miles). Car shifts quickly with ZERO slippage. And the pedal to the metal power has increased significantly.
After about 1,000 miles, I drained the oil after using Auto-RX (great stuff) to clean any minor sludge issues (there were none, according to my mechanic), and then filled with the following "cocktail": 3 quarts of Mobil 1 High Mileage Full Synthetic oil, 1 quart of Marvel Mystery Oil and one pint of BestLine Nano Diamond Technology Oil additive (more great stuff...USE it!). This is what will go in the car from this point on (I only drive this car about 7,000 miles a year now so she will get two oil changes each year to keep her running clean! I also use ONLY either WIX (NAPA GOLD is WIX), K & N or Mobil 1 Oil filters (NEVER FRAM). I use the car with all the rear seats in the down position so it functions like a small cargo or mini van. TONS of space back there. And as a side issues, the stereo system sounds like a concert hall since all the sound absorbing seats are now out of the way. A bit of serendipity.
Next goal is to get it to 500,000 miles. Total cost of the repairs, $6,000.00 and that includes the purchase of the car ($2300). Try to buy a decent car for THAT little. And I should tell you not a week goes buy when someone will ask to buy my Camry. Either at parking lots, on the road, or one guy who drove right into my driveway as I was detailing the car. I kid you not. So, fellow GEEKSTERS, take heart. You now own something that others always wanted. Like getting to date that prom queen back in high school. They call that KARMA. Enjoy.
I bought one of these a year ago from my grandparents. At my high school it was quite well known, most people referred to it as the "White Herse." It's not fast, good looking, and it breaks down on a weekly basis but I wouldn't trade it for any other first car. It fits a ton of people, is comfortable, and doesn't suck down gas. I have had many people come up to me in parking lots or while I'm pumping gas and remark about how they haven't seen one of these in years. Overall, it's been an interstoing, but worthwhile experience.
Wasn't the best looking wagon at the time. But definitely the most reliable to this day.
Built in Kentucky!
Except the V6 models with the 3VZ.
@@connorPiper0 True. I had a wagon w the 3VZ and the headgasket went on it. Best to find one 1994 and up w the 1MZ.
@@kayagocebe315 It's also really shit on gas and really does not up the power very much for how much weight it adds. The V6 is a fail on these cars.
@@connorPiper0 ur tripping lol. The v6 isn't bad on gas it's just not the best. The v6 only adds like 200 pounds more than the 4 banger..
My parents had a 94 Camry le when they first moved to US. Great car, super reliable.
This could have been an undertaker's economy wagon.
You can tell that John is STILL fighting the urge to say "Cam-RAY" in this test.
Here in California, I still occasionally see first generation Camrys (1983-1986) on the road.
Yeahhh! I live in the Bay Area. There's like 4 or 5 of these wagons up on Craigslist now.
Same . I live in SD. Still see a ton of these cruising around weather it be a wagon sedan or coupe
3:15 the most bulletproof engine Toyota made the 5SFE.
howtobebasic 2 they are all bulletproof. My 4AFE is still kickin!
...my previous 93’ Camry LE 4 cyl. sedan had over 650k miles, until I sold it to salvage yard for $150.00 due to various transmission issues. It was my reliable daily driver.
The V6 is better
@@applepoop10 the V6 is definitely the more enjoyable car but the 4 cylinder is more reliable than the V6. But, The V6 does have the more reliable transmission. I've owned both versions and could say overall the 4 cylinder is the more reliable option. I could go on forever about these legendary Camrys!
I drive a 91 wagon, model before this, it has 515000 kilometers on it, i like it, it keeps on running
My 2001 5 spd 4 banger wagon gets 29mpg highway miles... just under 8 litres per 100ks... now on 442,000 ks. Did the head gasket and timing belt myself in the last 6 months. Last weekend did 800ks on it, not a problem. This car is definitely worth keeping.
This Camry wagon still looks good in 2019!
I seriously agree. They kept saying that it's butt ugly compared to Taurus. Pun intended 😂.
The best Camry of them all. @SaveTheWagon
I want one of these man. I didn't even know they made '92 wagons.
I miss those days when you saw Camry and Accord wagons. Both were solid built, but the Camry was a hard hitter.
Good handling, huh? In high school, we were taking a curve on the freeway when my friend lost control of her ‘92 Camry wagon. The car ended up knocking over a freeway sign, rolling 5 times and landing in an embankment. Driver airbag never deployed and all the windows shattered. The good thing was all five of us walked away with just scratches/cuts. I kept the seatbelt that saved my life. So grateful no one was in the 3rd row jump seat because the whole trunk area ended up crushed.
Looks like ET's head in the rear! Talking about the rear, dual wipers for the back-seat drivers! Genius.
Huh, had no idea these things had the rear-facing seats
How cool/weird is that?!
Still keeping people happy today.
I bought a 71K mile Camry LE (NON-WAGON!) last year in the same "gold" paint. Someone down the street I park has a wagon. I think they look awesome and I always figured they had more power.
No complaints on my Sedan Camry though, cargo space is kind of crazy, and it is modern enough to be happy with at $3,750 for a car that will likely go forever.
The most Bulletproof Toyota's ever made are the Camry's from 1992 to 2001 and the corolla from 1993 to 2002. i see them everywhere and they can last FOREVER!!!
I have a 1988 Subaru with 160k original miles with original 1.8 liter and 3 speed auto lol.and still runs like a clock.older Honda's Toyota s and Subaru last even more compare to today's modern cars.
I really appreciated when auto manufacturers were bold enough to make wagons for space instead of style. Modern wagons look great, but they do it with such swoopy hatches, you lose tons of practicality. I'm not so tied to aesthetics that I'm turned off by a box; if anything, I really like the idea of having a practical box that's also fun to drive, and performs better than it looks.
Some of the swoopiness is related to aerodynamics as well. Part of the 27mpg this car is rated at is due to the poor aerodynamics of the rear box
I used to see these wagons all the time wen was little, used to love them guess because was a die hard Camry lover around that time think for a wagon looks stylish which was ahead of its game do believe the Canry Wagon looked better than Accord Wagon which never liked the Accord Wagon for some reason strange because liked the boxy-style sedan but mid-cycle 92-93 models which had nicer rear end, but these wagons were the best ever think exterior on wagon looks could be on a newer car just little more upgraded.
If Toyota still made Camry wagons, I'd buy one with a V6.
Probably the most reliable car ever built.
I own a 95 Camry wagon. And even now, with 267,000 miles. Still runs and drives great. Still getting average gas mileage even with all of its issues and quirks. It is nearing 30 years old afterall.
My car is 1995 Toyota Camry Wagon LE with V6 3 litr engine... car is still on the road with it's 2th driver(I AM 2nd owner 2005) now 148600 miles no any problems!!!
92 Toyota wagon is Fuccin incredible I feel astonished
Would take a Toyota Camry wagon if they made one based of the current generation, over the too tall Highlander crossover. Now this is a fun to drive passenger car.
MotorWeek. Such an asset right in my own backyard, but as an over scheduled teen, missed when it first aired. So thankful to watch all of these now in 2020.
i don't think i've ever had the pleasure of seeing one of these on the road, maybe one day. wagons4lyfe
The dual rear wipers look cool.
@xennex I envision that Homer Simpson would treat a Camry like a donut
Doug would go crazy over them.
just bought one of these with 213k with a 166k timing belt change, today.
i think this wagon in white (no clear coat issues) is going to truly outlast me. I bought it after an initial startup and light check and it got me from the valley floor to Sierras without any issues with the v4 engine. Despite having 213k miles on the clock and a belt changed clearly labeled at 166k post drive check had me clear a windshield washer nozzle with a needle.. i could NOT find not anything wrong with it.
I'll admit I was surprised after owning problematic vehicles over my short 22 year stint of driving that I walked into the house without even thinking about it. I went outside to see if i had the cargo hiding sleeve (it does not, oh well) and the usual bent off, antenna to get a part number. I haven't had to think about it, despite how happy I was and how cheap, all of the parts are so I can carry spares.. yes, that cheap.
I was able to easily drive it up to 2600+ feet from where I first purchased it without feeling the need or desire to engage the ECT (Overdrive mode).
I think the only thing to improve the ride of this vehicle as a daily driver is better struts and lighter wheels for MPG reasons, alone.
I will break before this thing does.. and for $1500 at an auto auction at 2023 prices in California, I could NOT have found a better vehicle and yeah, I have bought a Hayne's/Chilton's manual for each vehicle I drove and did all repairs myself on everything else I've owned.. and even then, I found a NICE condition Hayne's manual for $2.70 on Amazon (3.99 shipping.. whatever)... so everything about this car is truly, cheap.
1992: This car is everything you need.
Now: We have backup / front sensors and backup camera.
ShadowDark Pro This Camry has a standard double din radio opening. You can install a modern navigation touchscreen with apple CarPlay and rear camera very easily in to this car. I’ve done it. I install car stereos.
early 90s Toyotas and Hondas were the best built vehicles in my opinion....german cars were nice and heavy but these Japanese gems were light and strong
These Mid 90’s Toyota Camrys were some of the most solid cars EVER made. But the one MUST HAVE option was the V6 engine. It was a hefty upcharge for that power plant but the vehicle literally became 2x better.
I got the original window sticker to my 1996 V6 LE Camry and my 1998 V6 XLE Camry and my 1997 4 cylinder LE Camry. Anyway, it was a $2,000 option to go to the V6. Most expensive option you could get.
Jim R I’m sure you agreed that the V-6 was worth the money
@@richgall63 most definitely! Only lose 1 mpg. The V6 sounds much better too!
The good old days.
I have exactly the same one as of summer of 2021, except mine is a v6 with only 111k mi. Loving it.
Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for all the auto reviews.
I’d gladly drive this today.
Back then while in college, I wish I could afford this car. It would have saved me a lot of money by now.
The last time I saw a Toyota Camery Wagon was two years ago in the summer time and it was in mint condition but it only had one wiper in the middle of the the back window, the owner took really good care of it.
I WANT ONE OF THESE SO FREAKING BAD!!!!!!!!!
I have a 97 Honda Accord ex wagon and a Toyota Camry wagon Le 1993 with a sunroof and v6 with 187xxx running strong real clean On the out side no rust at all
My friends mom had the exact same car when I was a kid, we used to sit in the back and stare at the people in the cars behind us. Those rear seats were probably dangerous but they sure were fun.